Daily Digest: Bus Stop Club awards three Rensselaer siblings highest honor during school assembly

Also: DMV, DEC urge drivers to be aware of deer, moose during active fall months • RITTNER: Democracy in Albany

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Happy Saturday! Hope everyone has a great weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Assistant Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Bus Stop Club awards three Rensselaer siblings highest honor during school assembly RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Three siblings in the Rensselaer City School District were given very special recognition at a school assembly this week. Jeffrey, Katelynn, and Nicole Colvin are all members of … Read more → DMV, DEC urge drivers to be aware of deer, moose during active fall months NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are reminding drivers to be extra cautious in the fall months as deer and moose b… Read more → RITTNER: Democracy in Albany The story of American democracy began in Albany. The roots of democracy started in the small colonial communities where settlers first experimented with local self-rule and civic responsibility. Albany, part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, played a crucial but often overlooked role in shaping the democratic traditions that would later define the US. […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenendehowa speeds past Shaker LATHAM, N.Y. — Shenendehowa (6-1, 4-1) took command in the second half and never looked back, powering past rival Shaker (4-3, 2-3), 40-14, on Friday evening at Shaker High School. Behind a balanced offense and a dominant ground game led by Joseph Cardinale and Jakub Tomaszewski, Shen avenged last year's loss to the Blue Bison and continued to build momentum heading into its showdown with Saratoga Springs. Junior quarterback Jack Clawson set the tone early, connecting with senior tight end Ryan Heptig for a nine-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter to make it 7-0. Shaker answered in the second […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenendehowa vs. Shaker (PHOTO GALLERY) LATHAM, N.Y. — Shenendehowa defeated Shaker, 40-14, in high school football, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Shaker High School, in Latham, N.Y. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Saratoga Springs wins Section 2 Class AA title LATHAM, N.Y. — After knocking on the door for seven successive seasons as finalists, the Saratoga Springs girls' tennis team is the 2025 Section 2, Class AA champion. The Blue Streaks defeated Guilderland, 6-3, in the team finals Friday afternoon at Shaker High School, avenging their lone regular-season loss and capturing a long-awaited sectional title. Saratoga Springs head coach Tim O'Brien couldn't have been prouder of his team's effort and perseverance. "We're so proud of the girls," O'Brien said. "They put everything on the line, and just played their hearts out. So happy for them, and a great way to […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Saratoga Springs vs. Guilderland (PHOTO GALLERY) LATHAM, N.Y. — Saratoga Springs defeated Guilderland, 6-3, to win the Section 2, Class AA, high school girls sectional title, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Shaker High School, in Latham, N.Y. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Troy takes home Collar City Cup in 26-point win over La Salle Institute TROY, N.Y. — At home for one last regular season game, the Troy High School football team wanted to deliver for its fans on Friday against La Salle Institute. With the energy running high on blackout and senior night, a victory felt imperative, especially considering how the Cadets had won the annual Collar City Cup […] Read more →

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